Now don't get me wrong ............... I'm all for helping small businesses ................ BUT really, a special bill for 3 hours every 6 years for just a few ................. this is a waste of time and money that should be used on more important bills, that benefits "ALL" MAINE People.

Saying you think something is "garbage"--and then turning around and saying you are "pleased" to sign it--is the quickest way to reveal to everyone that you are more mask than substance.

We need to look on the bright side.. every bill just needs some sort of pro-booze amendment. I can see the next round of referendum bond issues... "Do you support the issuing of 1 billion in Maine bonds for the construction of an east-west highway whose toll booths with be equipped with mini bars?"

Old Pauly needs to learn how to hold his tongue and think things through before he speaks. But then he wouldn't be so entertaining.

The art of deal making as learned in at the feet of the KERRYMEN or in Hallowell's PUBLICK HOUSE.

How embarrassing for Democrats to be sponsoring a pro-drinking bill on a day renown for public drunkenness.....perhaps they will distribute 'vote Democrat' drinking mugs to high school kids....with 'lower the drinking age' on the back.....Won't that be good for small business....or mini-bars in HeadStart programs....with tiny glasses of green beer.

Or a two-fer special w/ Zumba girl.

In any case, it's done and it's there. Rather than shelve it and have it return again and waste even more time, LePage should just sign it. As trivial as it may be, there's no good reason not to.

No good reason? Ask EMS, Police, and hospital staff after the fact if your "no good reason" theory is relevant. I know of what I speak.

Adrienne Bennett..."No, he won't; yes, he will; no, he won't; yes, he will;"...regardless, he has probably lost some Irish votes, some bartenders' votes, and some early morning hard drinkers' votes...Paulytics popularity just keeps going down-down-down!

Or cut a clever power-deal with the Dem's backed into a corner by the Maine liquor lobby....If Barry and the bRATS back out, the Gov. won't sign their pet bills.....No wonder LePage has that 's**t eating grin on his face..HE WON HUGE!.....hahahah.

That's why he said he will sign the bill.

The original story posted didn't include his decision. He took my good council you see. ;)

Lessening outdated government restrictions on business and the freedom of citizens benefits all Maine people. Though an Irishman might wonder why he can't legally smoke within 3 miles of Brian Borus. If you don't want to buy or sell the booze, you're free to sleep, go to church, or take a swim. Slainte.

Ireland enacted strict bans on smoking. I never dreamed they could pull it off, but they did.

Indeed - Ireland was the first country to ban smoking in the work place (with some exceptions - pubs are not excepted):

http://www.iol.ie/~discover...

"...BUT really, a special bill for 3 hours every 6 years for just a few ................. this is a waste of time and money that should be used on more important bills, that benefits "ALL" MAINE People."

Well, THAT is what is more important to LePage than even his hospital bill.

Any connections ?
Well, ultimately who makes money selling alcohol in Maine is a common thread to connect the two, I guess.

Still lol that LePage is worried about the Irish vote, and proud to see the Holiday being a little political, like is at its roots in America.

You're absolutely correct but as an 'Irishperson' I love the idea. It is more symbolic or sentimental than anything else. I wouldn't be caught dead at a bar, period, but will certainly be celebrating w/friends and family. Colcannon on the menu and no green beer but lots 'o Moosehead on tap. Happy St. Paddy's Day all!

Gotta love someone calling others stupid who thinks Irish is a race.

You mean they aren't ? LOL As an Irishman, I think they should be. Maybe we can open the bars early on Bastille Day too.

Are you serious? Who are the "Frenchies"? Please elaborate.
Do you realize that many of our native Mainers are of Irish/French descent and have been instrumental in building this state/country? I hope that you're being sarcastic, otherwise you're a fool.

You might want to brush up on your sarcasm - so well veiled. I guess your 11 dislikes didn't get it either. We must be idiots. Now, that's sarcasm. By the way it is not a 'racist action'. Perhaps you meant stereotypical? Hard to know what you mean.

The amazing irony you display calling someone racist while being racist yourself. Classic.

There are already laws on the books for that. The issue is selective enforcement.

The LePage administration decided to reward one of the Carlson enablers with a shiny new cushy job.

hris Almy Said the law did not include punishment. So Penobscot county's DA is an out right liar if that is true. I hate liars

...and the backlash from the Left about not supporting small business would have carried on for the next 6 years if he didn't sign it

You think LePage is going to get re-elected and that's funny.

Not doubt about it.Already working on it and it looks greeeat.Emily the cain mutineer will run for 2nd district and lose.Removing a big problem in augusta.Then Michaud will lose in his bid for gov.Maine will be back on the right track then.Lepage,house and senate 2014.Thanks to the overspending and stupidity of the Dem leaders.

And then Timjy woke up....

He continues to insist that the Republicans swept the state legislature in 2012 and that Raye and Sorry Charlie went to congress.

keep dreaming ..enjoy it while you can..

I want what he's smoking.Is Maui Wowee still around?I haven't laughed so hard since Palin saw Russia from her house.Jesus.

Pure crapola....

Let me guess, a post of yours from 5 months ago would have begun "When Oblamer and the Sodomites get flushed in November..."

Ah yes, shame PPH shut it's comments down before the election, I really wish I could have gotten tomuchbs's reaction - that was his line.

tomuchbs has had many different IDs. When =ever one makes a complete azz of himself (like the pre-election predictions) he just invents a new ID and reboots.

This could be tomuchbs reincarnate.

I hope poor Tom BS is OK. It was a tough winter for him.

Don't forget Cutler splitting the vote even further. Can't wait.

Yeah, just like King did.

How's Senator Sorry Charlie working out for you?

I agree, the governor has a strong presence on social networks; and now has a great issue to embarrass the Democrats with. He is being credited with opening new job opportunities in all sections of the State, and is draining the DHHS swamp of freeloaders.

6 years...meaning the next time St. Patrick's Day falls on a Sunday genius!

At least you knew what you meant by your post. Congrats.

You might be mistaking her deer-in-the-headlight look for grace.

LePage said it very clearly, “Mainers know that I am a man of my word. But..."

more faces than a bag of smelts